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SIDE DISHES
Explore our curated selection of side dishes that align with KIDNEY-FRIENDLY guidelines without compromising on the richness of flavors. Each dish is a celebration of health and taste.

KIDNEY-FRIENDLY Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin with Gravy

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Ingredients:

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  • 1 large Japanese pumpkin

  • 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 brown onions (diced)

  • 6 cloves garlic (diced)

  • 3.5 oz Swiss brown mushrooms, (diced)

  • Herbs: oregano, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf

  • 1 bunch of spinach(chopped)

  • 1 bunch parsley (chopped)

  • 3.5 oz plant-based butter/margarine

  • 5.29 oz panko bread crumbs

  • 1.7 oz dried cranberries

  • 5.2 oz slivered almonds

  • Salt and pepper

 

Gravy:

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  • 1 oz grapeseed oil

  • 2 brown onions (diced)

  • 3.5 oz Swiss brown mushrooms, (diced)

  • 1 medium size carrot (diced)

  • 1 celery stick (diced)

  • 3 cloves garlic (diced)

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 thyme sprigs

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup red wine

  • 2 1/2 cups of vegetable broth or water

  • 1 tbsp raspberry jam

 

Instructions:

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  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  • Sauté onions, garlic, mushrooms, and herbs. Cut the top off the pumpkin, scoop out seeds.

  • Mix chopped spinach, parsley, butter, and breadcrumbs into the mushroom mixture.

  • Remove bay leaf, stir in almonds and cranberries. Stuff pumpkin and bake for 2–3 hours.

  • For gravy, sauté onions, mushrooms, carrots, celery, garlic, and herbs. Add flour, wine, broth, and jam.

  • Simmer for 15 minutes and strain. Let it cool and enjoy your Kidney-Friendly roasted stuffed pumpkin with gravy!

 

*While shopping, ALWAYS check the label and choose items with less phosphorus, and avoid dairy.

 

*Recipes are considered kidney-healthy. However, if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, or another disease, always consult a healthcare provider or dietitian when preparing food for yourself or someone with medical dietary needs to ensure the recipe suits their specific situation.

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KIDNEY-FRIENDLY Roasted Potatoes

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Ingredients:

 

  • 1.5 lb. of potatoes or sweet potatoes

  • Your choice of all-purpose kidney-friendly seasoning

  • Avocado oil (for roasting)

 

Instructions:

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  • Wash and cube the potatoes.

  • Double boil potatoes until tender, then drain.

  • Toss boiled potatoes with oil and kidney-friendly seasoning.

  • Bake at 400°F for 20-30 minutes on a baking sheet. Let cool and enjoy your Kidney-Friendly roasted potatoes!

 

*While shopping, ALWAYS check the label and choose items with less phosphorus, and avoid dairy.

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*Recipes are considered kidney-healthy. However, if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, or another disease, always consult a healthcare provider or dietitian when preparing food for yourself or someone with medical dietary needs to ensure the recipe suits their specific situation.

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KIDNEY-FRIENDLY Low-Sodium Biscuits

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Ingredients:

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  • 2 cups white all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons Hain Pure Foods Sodium-Free Baking Powder

  • 2 tablespoons stevia

  • 1/2 teaspoon NoSalt

  • 5 tablespoons plant-based butter/margarine

  • 1 cup

 

Instructions:

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  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.

  • Place flour, baking powder, stevia, and NoSalt into a bowl.

  • Add margarine and mix.

  • Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape it into a rectangle (about an inch thick), and let it sit for 20-30 minutes.

  • Shape the dough into a 10x6-inch rectangle. Cut out 8 biscuits using a 3-inch biscuit cutter and place on a baking sheet.

  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool and enjoy your Kidney-Friendly low-sodium biscuits!

 

*While shopping, ALWAYS check the label and choose items with less phosphorus, and avoid dairy.

 

*Recipes are considered kidney-healthy. However, if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, or another disease, always consult a healthcare provider or dietitian when preparing food for yourself or someone with medical dietary needs to ensure the recipe suits their specific situation.

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KIDNEY-FRIENDLY Mexican Coleslaw

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Ingredients:

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  • 1 1/2 cup of corn kernels

  • 14 oz of coleslaw mix (from bag)

  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 1 can of black beans (salt-free), rinsed and drained

  • 1 minced jalapeño (seeds removed)

  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

 

Coleslaw Dressing:

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  • 3/4 cup low-phosphorus mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon lower-sodium taco seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

 

Instructions:

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  • Broil or grill corn for about 8 minutes, turning 2-3 times to blacken on all sides.

  • Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, Mrs. Dash, and lime juice in a small bowl for the coleslaw dressing.

  • Once corn has cooled, cut blackened kernels off the cob with a knife.

  • Combine corn, black beans, coleslaw mix, jalapeño, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.

  • Add coleslaw dressing, toss to coat evenly, and mix ingredients. Let it cool down and enjoy your Kidney-Friendly Mexican coleslaw!

 

*While shopping, ALWAYS check the label and choose items with less phosphorus, and avoid dairy.

 

*Recipes are considered kidney-healthy. However, if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, or another disease, always consult a healthcare provider or dietitian when preparing food for yourself or someone with medical dietary needs to ensure the recipe suits their specific situation.

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